mist_list_wlans

List Mist site WLANs with compact SSID, status, auth, and VLAN fields.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/secure-ssid-centralmcp/mist-list-wlans.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mist_list_wlans does on API-Central

AI agents call mist_list_wlans to retrieve information from API-Central without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why mist_list_wlans is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries WLAN configuration data without making any changes. It is a passive read operation that returns network information for monitoring or audit purposes. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could enumerate WLANs but cannot alter, delete, or execute harmful actions with this tool alone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mist_list_wlans' uses 'list' verb and description states 'List Mist site WLANs' with retrieval of informational fields (SSID, status, auth, VLAN). No modification, deletion, or execution keywords present.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mist_list_wlans safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and API-Central, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mist_list_wlans, this is the rule to start with:

mist_list_wlans Allowed

mist_list_wlans is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mist_list_wlans": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect API-Central, apply this rule, and every mist_list_wlans call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mist_list_wlans

What does the mist_list_wlans tool do? +

List Mist site WLANs with compact SSID, status, auth, and VLAN fields. It is categorised as a Read tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mist_list_wlans? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mist_list_wlans: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mist_list_wlans? +

mist_list_wlans is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit mist_list_wlans? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mist_list_wlans rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block mist_list_wlans completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mist_list_wlans. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides mist_list_wlans? +

mist_list_wlans is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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